Queja formal: Propósito y alcance--responsabilidad hacia la comunidad y otras violaciones a políticas

OF
CITY
SUBTOTAL
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
ICMS #: 2020-0238
April 27, 2020
Complaint: Complainant, Ms.
filed an online complaint alleging the
following:
I was pulled over for a headlight out. I am being harrased by apd and Williamson
county deputy"s because I am in the middle of a lawsuit with Williamson county. I have
200 plus hours of the same 20 cars harrasing me. Because 6 Williamson county deputy"s
put me in a restraint chair and pulled the straps until my flesh in my shoulder S ripped. On
the
I was patted down by a male officer who cupped my breast S and put his hands
inside my underwear. 3 times while I cried. The PTSD is now 3 times worse. When during
a fucking traffic stop is this ok officer
called me a liar and treated me like a criminal.
I told him he was going to owe me an apology. And he does. He said I lied about paying
my charges.
ordered the impounding of my boyfriend S car and said he would
was sending my dog to the pound even though my boyfriend was standing right there. The
thugs are just another gang that kidnap you for money. You won"t do a DAMN thing about
it. No one ever does. I want that car released or I"m getting another attorney"
This notice of formal complaint is a request for Internal Affairs to initiate an investigation in
order to determine if the employee conduct is within compliance of APD policy, Civil Service
Rules, and Municipal Civil Service Rules.
Recommended Administrative Policies to Review (to include but not limited to):
301.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE RESPONSIBILITY TO THE COMMUNITY
All persons deserve protection by fair and impartial law enforcement and should be able to
expect similar police response to their behavior wherever it occurs. Employees will serve the
public through direction, counseling, assistance, and protection of life and property. Employees
will be held accountable for the manner in which they exercise the authority of their office or
position. Employees will respect the rights of individuals and perform their services with
honesty, sincerity, courage, and sound judgment.
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301.2 IMPARTIAL ATTITUDE AND COURTESY
Employees are expected to act professionally, treat all persons fairly and equally, and perform all
duties impartially, objectively, and equitably without regard to personal feelings, animosities,
friendships, financial status, sex, creed, color, race, religion, age, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression or social or ethnic background
303.3 DEPARTMENT ISSUED BODY WORN CAMERA
BWC equipment is to be used primarily by uniformed personnel as authorized per assignment by
the Department and must be used unless otherwise authorized by a Commander or above.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
CITY OF AUSTIN
OFFICE OF
NOTICE OF FORMAL
POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMPLAINT
FOUNDED
303.3.1 WHEN DEPARTMENT ISSUED BWC SYSTEM USE IS REQUIRED
This section is not intended to describe every possible situation where the system may be used.
In some circumstances it may not be possible to capture images of an incident due to conditions
or location of the camera, however the audio portion can be valuable evidence and is subject to
the same activation requirements. The BWC should only be activated for law enforcement
purposes.
304.3.2 WHEN DMAV USE IS REQUIRED
This order is not intended to describe every possible situation where the system may be used. In
some circumstances it is not possible to capture images of the incident due to conditions or
location of the camera however the audio portion can be valuable evidence and is subject to the
same activation requirements.
350.4 VEHICLE IN
RY
(a) In all incidents where a vehicle is impounded or moved, officers will make an inventory
of the vehicle for damage and any items of personal property. Such an inventory is a care
taking function intended to protect:
1. The owner's property while it remains in police custody.
2. The police against claims or disputes over lost or stolen property.
900.1.1 RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW AND COMPLY
The rules of conduct set forth in this order do not serve as an all-inclusive list of requirements,
limitations, or prohibitions on employee conduct and activities; employees are required to know
and comply with all Department policies, procedures, and written directives.
Recommended Classification: The OPO is permitted to make a preliminary recommendation
on the classification of administrative cases.
The OPO recommends that this allegation receive an A classification.
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The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act.
Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.